Conditions at Periscopes in October
October: Transitional Tease
October is the shoulder month where the trades begin to lose their grip. Ideal wind drops to 69%, and the wind rose is split between SSE (26.0%), S (27.8%), SE (15.9%) and an increasingly noticeable SSW (11.7%) and SW (2.1%) component. The more southerly flow is less reliably offshore, so surface quality becomes hit-or-miss. Swell, however, remains solid: 1.5m (5ft) average with a 13.9s period, and the SSW/SW combination delivers 97.8% of the waves. There are still days with clean 5-6ft sets, especially before the onshore wind kicks up, but the consistency of pristine conditions starts to fade. Rain is still low at 1.18mm/day, air is 27.5°C, and water temp is up to 28.2°C. October rewards flexibility.
Average Spot conditions at Periscopes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Periscopes during October. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Periscopes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Periscopes for October. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Periscopes.